Synopsis

Iain Abernethy explains in detail the practical use of many misunderstood techniques in addition to covering the changes that need to be made to common training methods in order to practice karate as an effective system with genuine relevance to live situations. Includes detailed instruction on: the impractical nature of blocking at close range; the 'hidden' practical use of blocks such as rising blocks, lower blocks, knifehand blocks, inner blocks and outer blocks; defending, parrying and covering up; the dangers of kicking and how to effectively apply karate's kicking techniques.